On application, new members are graded in one of the following categories according to their qualifications and experience:

Member (MAMI)

Holders of recognised tertiary (or degree) qualifications in marketing who have started an active career in marketing.

Those with significant practical marketing experience.

Associate Members have voting rights in AMI elections, are eligible for appointment to the National Board and to a state council if a CPM, and may display the post nominals AMAMI.

Fellow (FAMI CPM)

AMI members and Certified Practising Marketers who have been with the Institute for at least 5 years may qualify as a Fellow of the Institute. Holders of this status have proven themselves to provide cutting edge marketing theory and practice in their professional endeavours and are entitled to all the rights and benefits of member of the Institute.

Fellows may use the post nominals "FAMI CPM" on their business cards and correspondence to denote their status.

Benefits of Professional Membership

The benefits of AMI membership include:

Professional recognition through the Certified Practising Marketer program.

Rewarding excellence.

Communications (including Marketing Update newsletter and B&T).

Professional development opportunities.

Events specifically aimed at the professional needs and interests of marketers.

Access to member-only resources on the AMI website.

Career advancement.

Networking opportunities.

Profile building.

The Institute also provides an array of membership privileges, which support members' career and commercial needs while providing real savings and value to members. These include: